Smitha K.

Smitha K.

Project Manager with Strong Management capabilities and experience with multiple projects|PMP|CSM

Bangalore , India

Experience: 14 Years

Smitha

Bangalore , India

Project Manager with Strong Management capabilities and experience with multiple projects|PMP|CSM

30499.9 USD / Year

  • Start Date / Notice Period end date: 2020-02-03

14 Years

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About Me

Dear Sir/Madam,

Trust you are well.

I will take the opportunity to introduce myself first. I am Smitha Kakkara, with educational history of Masters of Computer Science. I am currently holding the role of Project Manager in Harman C...

I have a good and strong background in Automotive Infotainment Systems Engineering that makes me a perfect candidate for this position of Project/Program Manager in your company. I have the following skills and qualifications that can prove to be a great asset to your company.  I have attached my updated resume for your kind reference.

  • Project Manager with Strong Project Management capabilities and experience with multiple projects.
  • Deep understanding of Product development domain with 14 Years of experience.
  • Passionate, responsible and committed, with a get-it-done on-time spirit.
  • Strong believer in collaboration and team work.
  • Certified Scrum Master, Agile practitioner, Excellent written and oral communication skills with a professional, positive and enthusiastic attitude, strategic thinker, leader and a good facilitator
  • Proficient in Project & People Management
  • Good Hands on experience in working with Multi Cultured Teams & Stake Holders across the world.
  • Involved in customer management or stakeholder management.
  • Worked with Several OEMs & Tier-1 Automotive Infotainment companies.
  • Agile practitioner and mentor with good knowledge on ASPICE ENG. Processes.

 

I am a conscientious person who works hard and pays attention to detail. I'm flexible, quick to pick up new skills and eager to learn from others. I also have lots of ideas and enthusiasm. I'm keen to work for a company with a great reputation and high profile.

Thank you

Smitha Kakkara

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Portfolio Projects

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Working as a project manager with experience in handling delivery of Navigation solutions of Automotive domain for multiple projects. • Expert in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies. Involved in all phases of the project lifecycle within an agile development environment. • Utilized the Scrum (Agile) methodology and implemented the use of project management software at Harman, resulting in the completion of projects within budget and on schedule. • Organized and facilitated project planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint, release planning, demos, and other Scrum-related meetings. Utilized JIRA to track issues and manage product and sprint backlogs • Tracking and maintenance of product backlog, developed user stories with clear acceptance criteria, Prioritization, burndown metrics, velocity, and task breakdown. • Responsible for budgeting and forecasting, expense reporting, perform risk management to minimize project risks, status reporting, and execution. • Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility • Managing and leading team members, allocating resources among team members, guiding the team members, monitor team milestone completion, identify process and operational roadblocks, during the project till final delivery. • Maintaining project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), issue/decision logs, meeting summaries and status reports to ensure effective, ongoing communications across all team members. • Adhere to ASPICE level - 3 standards for newer OEM programs. • Known for ability to produce high-quality deliverables that meet timeline and budgetary target

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• Involved on application and Middleware abstraction layer development of HDMI, DLNA, Apple, Audio and Speech features. All in Embedded C++ with Linux along with multi-threading techniques using IPC/RPC (CORBA) and UFIPC mechanisms. • As a technical lead involved in code and design reviews, managing change request and development activities on technical front. • Involved in System Architectural Design review and validate proposed Architecture. • Expertise in using the rational tools such as IBM Rhapsody (Rhapsody generated Auto code along with production code used for further development, generating test suits and reports, generating UML models), Clear Case(for configuration management),DOORS (Requirements management and traceability ,and Clear Quest(defect management) • Experience in using Jenkins platform for continuous build and Integration in production environment. • Managing the Modeling team for different Model deliverables and Process adherence using Rhapsody UML model

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• Worked on maintenance of Map Application Controller Module, the controllers reside between the HMI and the Navigation database (core). Controls the Map related activities gets the information from the database and displays it on the Map through the HMI. • Also worked on the maintenance of DBM (database management module) Navigation core. This module provides information from the database for fundamental navigation like Route calculation and Route Guidance. • As a Team lead, worked on Map Viewer module. Was onsite for knowledge transfer for Map Viewer module and helped the team in having coordination with the onsite team. • Worked as defect manager on the Navigation database qualification. • Involved in the design and development of POI (points of interest) module. • Involved in development of HMI and Business logic for User Settings module.

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• Coding and Development: Develop and Fix the Issues in Mobile Application. Documenting the Implementation • Testing : Performed Unit Testing for functionality.

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